Quick answers
- Does Waqaar Ahmad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Waqaar Ahmad accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Waqaar Ahmad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 432 Original Medicare patients and 2,929 services for Waqaar Ahmad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Waqaar Ahmad's NPI number?
- 1639515034. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Waqaar Ahmad, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 432 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,929 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)440 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)428 services
- Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance (36475)240 services
- Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg (36471)218 services
- Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance (36482)204 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes22%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Waqaar Ahmad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Waqaar Ahmad at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290032
- Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290049
Practice locations
Addresses where Waqaar Ahmad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10381 Double R BlvdReno, NV 89521 (775) 348‑8800
- 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 220Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 348‑8800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Waqaar Ahmad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- James J Lynch M D Ltd84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
Other interventional radiologists in Nevada
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nevada — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in James J Lynch M D Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639515034 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians